SFC 19 - Cylo vs. Bonnar PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rellik X (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Djonson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). X kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Remember the name. Rellik X could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mark Djonson's chin.

X
vs
Djonson

194 cm
20
205 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

188 cm
22
205 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rellik X!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mark Djonson!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Djonson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with X but X pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nice takedown defense from X. No joy for Djonson on that attempt.

X fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Djonson sprawls well initially but X persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

X is looking for a kimura here.
X controlling the action here.
X's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Djonson is positioning himself well to prevent X advancing to mount.
Djonson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Djonson keeping hold of X's head, controlling as best he can.
X wants to free his trapped foot but Djonson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
X has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
X working the ground and pound effectively.
Djonson wants to hold on but X pushes him away.
Djonson tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
X avoids the attempt from Djonson to control.
Djonson manages to regain half guard. Good work.
X tries to pass to full mount but Djonson defends it.
Djonson wants to improve his position but X is controlling well.
Djonson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. X is working away from the top position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

X is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Djonson defends it well.
Djonson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Djonson preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
X trying to control the action but Djonson is working from the bottom.
Djonson controlling the position well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Djonson doesn't succeed with the takedown

and X counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by X.
Rellik X has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Djonson.
Djonson looking for a sweep. Not yet Djonson, not yet.
Djonson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as X controls the pace.
Djonson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
X slips nicely into half guard.
X is breathing heavily.
Djonson is looking for a sweep. X is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Djonson is controlling X's trapped leg to prevent X from advancing to side control.
Djonson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rellik X dominated that round.
That's time! X's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Djonson has his takedown stuffed

and X counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Djonson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Djonson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Djonson looking to hit a scissor sweep but X is one step ahead there.
Djonson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Djonson wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and X is now in half guard.
Djonson tries to get to full guard but X has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Djonson is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
X passes to side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Djonson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
X missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Djonson throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Djonson trying to control but X postures up.
Djonson keeps control of the position for the meantime.
X has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Djonson can't escape the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Djonson tries to hold on but X pushes him away.

X stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Mark Djonson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Djonson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Djonson wants a takedown.
Djonson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. X smiles and moves away.
Rellik X has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Djonson.
Djonson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and X makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Djonson really felt that one!
Djonson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Djonson fails with the takedown

and X counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
X frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
X lands with some strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
X looking to control but Djonson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Djonson tries to hold on but X pushes him away.
X seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Djonson is holding on tight.
Djonson is desperately trying to improve his position but X has a good base and remains in mount.
X avoids the attempt from Djonson to control.
X trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
X tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
X avoids the attempt from Djonson to control.
Djonson is desperately trying to improve his position but X has a good base and remains in mount.
Djonson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Djonson regains full guard. Nicely done.
X wants to control from the top but Djonson keeps moving.
X stopping the sweep attempt from Djonson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rellik X dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Djonson shoots in and bounces X off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Djonson controls from within his opponent's guard.
X trying to keep a closed guard but Djonson is proving a slippery customer.
Djonson passes into half guard.
Well, if Djonson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Djonson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Well, if Djonson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Djonson wants to take a breather but X is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Djonson is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Djonson looking to pass the guard.
X wants to stand up but Djonson is controlling him.
X looking to hit a scissor sweep but Djonson is one step ahead there.
Rellik X overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

X closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Djonson is trying to get back to full guard.
Djonson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. X is working away from the top position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Djonson desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Djonson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Djonson is looking to control X's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Djonson avoid being mounted?
Djonson is looking for a sweep. X is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

X closes the distance and clinches.
Djonson taking a breather.
X tries to break the clinch but Djonson is controlling the position.

Djonson pulls guard.
Djonson controlling X's posture.
Djonson looking to hit a scissor sweep but X is one step ahead there.
Mark Djonson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Djonson working a defensive guard here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Djonson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well X has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rellik X!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hakkon Hakkonson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Hoft (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hakkonson comes to the cage accompanied by Blashyrk. Hoft comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Let's Get Rocked - Def Leppard kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Hakkon Hakkonson has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Hakkonson
vs
Hoft

190 cm
18
191 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

173 cm
18
181 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hakkon Hakkonson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Michael Hoft!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Dillan Fox and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoft connects with a high kick.

It looks like Hakkon Hakkonson has been cut.

Hakkonson clinches up with Hoft and pushes him back against the cage.

Hakkonson has picked Hoft up - he's going for a ride! Hakkonson dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Hakkonson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hoft does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hakkonson thows a huge punch but Hoft dodges it nicely.
Hakkonson content to control rather than advance.

Hakkonson is working for a submission of some sort.
Hakkonson stops Hoft from getting back to his feet.
Hakkonson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hakkonson throwing shots but Hoft is blocking nicely.

Hoft is kicking away at Hakkonson from the bottom - trying to push off and stand up. Hakkonson grabs hold of a leg and drops back for a hell hook! The two fighters roll across the mat, with Hoft trying to push Hakkonson off... Hoft taps! He's tapped! This one is all over! A throwback to the old Pancrase there with an infrequently seen submission hold! Nice work.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Hakkon Hakkonson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Herb Hurt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arthur Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Hurt
vs
Jackson

178 cm
19
172 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

180 cm
22
167 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Nordic Battle Gear
Team S.W.A.T.

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Herb Hurt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Arthur Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hurt misses with a few strikes there.

Jackson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jackson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jackson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jackson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jackson wants to break free but Hurt has control.
Hurt on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hurt blocks the elbow strike.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hurt is looking to break free of the clinch but Jackson has double underhooks.
Jackson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hurt's face.
Jackson landing knees to the body.
Jackson trying to control the position but instead, Hurt has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jackson into the cage.

Jackson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hurt swats away the attempt to clinch by Jackson.
Hurt closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jackson circles away.
Hurt misses with a double jab.
Hurt swats away the attempt to clinch by Jackson.
Jackson wants to clinch up but Hurt keeps it at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch but Hurt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jackson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch but Hurt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jackson tries to clinch there but Hurt circles away.
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jackson tries to clinch there but Hurt circles away.
Hurt tries to clinch but Jackson is having none of it.
Hurt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jackson tries to clinch but Hurt moves away
and Hurt counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Jackson is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Hurt is breathing heavily.
Jackson tries to clinch up but Hurt circles away and keeps his distance.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Hurt moves out of range easily.
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Hurt closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Jackson is looking for a sweep. Hurt is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hurt thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Hurt stands up from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to grapple but his opponent circles

so Hurt counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson looking for a sweep. Not yet Jackson, not yet.
Jackson has his hands on Hurt's head, controlling the position.
Jackson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hurt's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Hurt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hurt kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

Jackson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Hurt is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Jackson, into his guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jackson pulls Hurt in close to prevent any damage.
Jackson wants to sweep here but Hurt controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Herb Hurt dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Jackson scoring well with a low kick there.
Hurt drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hurt throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jackson.
Jackson tries to clinch but Hurt moves out of range.

Jackson clinches up with Hurt and pushes him back against the cage.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hurt is trying to break free.
Jackson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Jackson lands a knee to the body.
Jackson landing knees to the head.
Jackson tries a knee to the head but Hurt blocks it.
Jackson misses with a knee strike.
Jackson lands with a left to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jackson crunches a lovely knee into Hurt's ribcage.
Jackson with a knee to the head.
Jackson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jackson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Jackson lands an elbow inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hurt blocks it with crossed arms.

Hurt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Herb Hurt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackson moves in looking to clinch but Hurt pushes him off.
Jackson lands a high kick!
Jackson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hurt changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jackson tries to avoid it but Hurt manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jackson to the ground. Jackson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jackson throws a head kick but Hurt moves out of range.

Hurt shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Jackson is pressing down on Hurt's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hurt stopping the sweep attempt from Jackson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hurt thows a big elbow that misses.
Jackson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Hurt!

Jackson is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Hurt has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Hurt!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hurt preventing the sweep.
Hurt in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jackson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Jackson looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hurt wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Jackson.
Hurt blocking the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arthur Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Jackson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hurt throws the kick towards the body but Jackson avoids it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hurt.
Arthur Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson wants to clinch up but Hurt keeps it at a distance.

Jackson sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Hurt to the ground! Jackson dives into full mount looking to finish!

It looks like Herb Hurt has been cut.
Jackson tries to control but Hurt wriggling away.
Jackson prevents Hurt from getting the reversal.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson controlling from mount.
Jackson working the ground and pound effectively.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hurt is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Jackson controlling from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Jackson tries to control but Hurt wriggling away.
Hurt is desperately trying to improve his position but Jackson has a good base and remains in mount.
Hurt is squirming around, avoiding Jackson's attempts to control the action.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hurt is trying desperately to improve position.
Jackson with the ground and pound from mount.
Jackson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Jackson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

And that's the end of the fight!
Arthur Jackson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jackson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arthur Jackson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Raddick Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aaron Ram (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jenkins comes to the cage accompanied by ill bill - war is my destiny. Ram comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Black Sabbath Iron Man kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Raddick Jenkins could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Aaron Ram's chin.

Jenkins
vs
Ram

180 cm
23
155 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

180 cm
21
165 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power

Good takedowns
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Raddick Jenkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Aaron Ram!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ram fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Ram looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Ram stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Ram tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jenkins paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Ram drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Jenkins is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ram's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

Ram is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Jenkins has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jenkins holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Jenkins tries to get to full guard but Ram has control of the leg.
Jenkins is working hard here to advance position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins is looking to control Ram's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jenkins avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Ram seems to be working for a kimura but Jenkins defends the submission attempt.
Jenkins tries to get to full guard but Ram has control of the leg.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Jenkins closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ram to the mat! Ram manages to get full guard.

Ram throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ram keeping moving, preventing Jenkins from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ram tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ram is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Ram has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jenkins can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ram looks gassed!
Jenkins controls from within his opponent's guard.

Ram is looking for a triangle here but Jenkins uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Jenkins is looking to take a break and control but Ram is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ram tries to bench press Jenkins off him but Jenkins keeps the position.
Jenkins trying to control the action but Ram is working from the bottom.
Jenkins remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.

Jenkins decides to stand back up.
Ram gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Jenkins counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins stopping the sweep attempt from Ram.

Ram has his foot on Jenkins's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jenkins works his way back into a safe position though.
Jenkins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Ram looking for a guillotine here but Jenkins defends easily.
Ram wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Jenkins manages to pass to side control.
Jenkins performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Raddick Jenkins will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Jenkins throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

Ram closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Ram thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jenkins's head.
Ram is tying to control. Jenkins wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jenkins is trying to get back to full guard.

Ram stands up from half guard.

Jenkins gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ram has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jenkins avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Ram gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ram looking to pass the guard.
Aaron Ram has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jenkins is pulling down on Ram's head. It's preventing any offense from Ram, at least for the moment.
Ram preventing the sweep.
Ram looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ram slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Jenkins keeps Ram under control for a moment.

Ram is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jenkins knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ram is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jenkins has escaped the position, nice work there.
Jenkins wants to control but Ram postures up.
Jenkins is looking for a sweep.
Ram throws a strike aimed at the side of Jenkins's head but Jenkins avoids it well.

Ram thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ram advances nicely into full mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins is looking to improve his position but Ram isn't that keen on the idea.
Ram pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Ram looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ram tries to control but Jenkins wriggling away.

Ram quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Ram but it's paid off an Jenkins is forced to tap! Nice work by Ram.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Aaron Ram!

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jason Cage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Ofalltrades (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Cage
vs
Ofalltrades

180 cm
20
189 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

185 cm
22
185 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jason Cage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Ofalltrades!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cage, right into the meat.
Cage avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ofalltrades shoots in for a takedown but Cage shows good takedown defense.
Ofalltrades tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cage swivels and escapes.
Cage knocks Ofalltrades to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?

It looks like Jack Ofalltrades has been cut.
Cage connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Ofalltrades some visible discomfort.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cage has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Ofalltrades!
Ofalltrades tries to hold on but Cage pushes him away.
Cage with good strikes from the mount here!
Cage controlling from mount.
Ofalltrades holds on to Cage as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Cage looking to finish Ofalltrades with some ground and pound. This is bad for Ofalltrades!
Cage throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Cage unloads with some shots from mount but Ofalltrades bucks and avoids them well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee warns Ofalltrades that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Cage controlling from the full mount.
Cage postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Ofalltrades looks a forlorn figure.

That has opened up Jack Ofalltrades's cut even more.
Ofalltrades tries to lock up and control but Cage gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Cage tries to control but Ofalltrades wriggling away.
Ofalltrades avoids a series of strikes thrown by Cage.
Cage landing strikes from the mount.

The cut above Jack Ofalltrades's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jack Ofalltrades's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jason Cage!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
75%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mirdor Cromoljenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ruud Davids (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Davids has chosen Def Leppard - Pour Some Sugar On Me as his entrance music. Ruud Davids is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Cromoljenko
vs
Davids

188 cm
23
249 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

192 cm
21
270 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Self confident

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Very confident

Nemesis Cage Clothing
Nemesis Cage Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mirdor Cromoljenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ruud Davids!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, William Peck and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Cromoljenko scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Davids sneaks back into half guard.
Cromoljenko working Davids over with strikes.
Davids missing with punches from the bottom.
Cromoljenko has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Davids tries to get to full guard but Cromoljenko has control of the leg.
Cromoljenko is keen to just control but Davids is a slippery customer.
Davids trying to control but Cromoljenko postures up.
Cromoljenko prevents Davids from improving his position.
Cromoljenko tries to pass to full mount but Davids defends it.
Davids is looking to improve his position.
Davids wants to control but Cromoljenko is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cromoljenko could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Davids tries to clinch up but Cromoljenko circles away and keeps his distance.

Davids fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Cromoljenko sprawls well initially but Davids persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Davids working Cromoljenko over with strikes.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Davids connects with a nice short shot to Cromoljenko's temple.
Cromoljenko regains full guard. Nicely done.
Davids missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Davids pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cromoljenko is keeping the position for now.
Cromoljenko manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Davids manages to get himself to full guard.

Davids working for a triangle but Cromoljenko defends it easily.
Cromoljenko pushing down on Davids's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cromoljenko wants to pass the guard but Davids is defending well.
Davids works his way to full guard. Good work.
Cromoljenko passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Cromoljenko goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Davids rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Cromoljenko's guard! Nice work there by Davids!
Cromoljenko keeping full guard, as Davids tries to pass.
Cromoljenko trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davids trying to control but Cromoljenko is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cromoljenko working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Davids.

Davids content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Cromoljenko has locked up a guillotine! Cromoljenko's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Davids is holding on here and Cromoljenko must be using up a lot of energy. Davids has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Cromoljenko gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mirdor Cromoljenko!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pat Marr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Corey Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson has chosen Beat It as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Pat Marr could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Corey Johnson's chin.

Marr
vs
Johnson

172 cm
19
155 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

170 cm
23
155 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

White Gorilla Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pat Marr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Corey Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson misses with a straight left.
Marr thows a body shot but no joy.
Pat Marr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Johnson missing with a left hand there. Marr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Marr getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

It looks like Corey Johnson has been cut.
Johnson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Johnson throws a lazy right hand but Marr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Marr misses with a looping right.
Johnson connects with a nice looking jab.
Marr scores with a decent looking hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marr misses with an uppercut. Johnson saw that one coming.
Marr fails to land the takedown.
Johnson slips under a jab from Marr.
Marr throws a series of punches but Johnson avoids them all with ease.
Johnson misses with a straight left.
Marr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
Marr drops his hands momentarily and Johnson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Danga de danga de dang - Johnson scores with a four punch combination!
Johnson throws a shot to the body.
Marr falls off balance throwing a combination
and Johnson counters with a stiff right hand.

Marr is rocked!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson misses with a few strikes there.
Marr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Johnson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Marr.
Marr is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheers as Johnson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Marr doesn't seem phased though.
Johnson tries to clinch but Marr moves out of range.
A jab from Johnson misses.
Nice defenses there by Johnson.
Marr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Johnson staying out of range there.
Johnson lands with a right hand.
Marr throws a hook but Johnson blocks it.
Johnson looks to land a left hand but Marr moved out of range nicely.
Marr dodges the punch combination from Johnson.
Corey Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johnson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marr sees it coming and avoids it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Johnson throws an overhand right that lands on Marr's shoulder, as Marr tries to avoid the shot.
Johnson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Johnson, as that shot connected.
Johnson lands with a straight right. Marr didn't see that one coming.
Marr looks to throw the jab but Johnson is out of range.
Marr avoids a punch combination nicely.
Marr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Marr.
Johnson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Marr avoids a punch combination nicely.
Johnson throws a hook but Marr blocks it.
Johnson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Marr walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Marr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Johnson.

Johnson tries to keep at a distance but Marr has taken the fight into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson being controlled against the cage.
Johnson is trying to break free.

Johnson breaks from the clinch.
Johnson waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Marr.
Johnson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Johnson scores with a one two! Marr had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Johnson scores with a one two! Marr had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Oh Marr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marr throws a right hand that Johnson ducks under and follows up with a left that Johnson also avoids with ease.
Marr seems to have got his legs back now.
Marr avoids a punch combination nicely.
Marr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Marr misses with a takedown attempt
letting Johnson counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pat Marr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson throws a left and a right that both miss

and Marr counters with a shoot takedown. Johnson fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marr trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson working a defensive guard here.
Johnson wants to sweep but no luck.
Marr has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Johnson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Marr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Marr manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Corey Johnson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Corey Johnson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Marr looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Johnson is fending him off so far but Marr persists. Nope, Johnson circles away and we're back to standing.
Johnson cracks Marr with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Johnson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Marr misses with a low kick as Johnson jumps back.
Marr moves away from the strike by Johnson.
Johnson tries to clinch but Marr is having none of it.
Johnson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Johnson misses with an uppercut.
Marr slips a straight right by Johnson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marr shoots and misses
and Johnson counters with a straight right hand.
Marr takes a jab right on the kisser.
A left lands for Johnson.
Marr waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Johnson.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Marr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Johnson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Johnson missing with a left hand there. Marr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

Johnson has managed to clinch.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Marr manages to get underhooks.
Johnson can't break the clinch.
Johnson is trying to break the clinch but Marr has him pressed against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Marr.

Johnson has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Marr regains guard immediately.

Johnson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Marr is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Johnson, into his guard.

Johnson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Johnson throws his legs up looking for a submission but Marr uses it to pass to side control.
Johnson wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Marr lands some shots froms side control.
Marr moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Johnson tries to improve position but can't.
Johnson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Marr throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is looking to escape.
Johnson throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Marr landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marr wants to take a breather but Johnson is having none of it.
Johnson misses with some strikes from the bottom.

Johnson actively working from the bottom here.
Nice strikes from Marr there.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Marr throws a hook but Johnson blocks it.
Marr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Johnson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Johnson misses with a series of wild punches.
Marr fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pat Marr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marr slips a straight right by Johnson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Marr misses with a double jab
and Johnson counters with a nice uppercut.
Johnson lands with a shot to the body.
Johnson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Marr moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Marr takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Marr throws a lazy right hand but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Marr takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Johnson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Good shot there by Johnson.
Johnson blocks a jab.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Marr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Marr walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Johnson throws a hook but Marr avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Johnson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Corey Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Corey Johnson's cut.
That's time! Marr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Johnson throws a lazy right hand but Marr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A swing and a miss from Marr.
Marr throws the left hand but Johnson avoids the punch easily.
Marr shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Johnson counters with a nice uppercut.
Johnson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Johnson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Donk. Johnson catches Marr right on the button with a cross.
Nice shot lands for Johnson.
Nice defenses there by Johnson.
Johnson lands with a right hand.
Marr slips a straight right by Johnson.
Johnson scores with a jab. Marr acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Corey Johnson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A telegraphed right hand from Marr misses the target.
Marr throws a lazy right hand but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Johnson misses with a straight right.
Marr drops his hands momentarily and Johnson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marr misses with a hook.
Johnson misses with a straight right.
Marr swats away the attempt to clinch by Johnson.
A lazy left from Johnson finds it's target.
Johnson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Marr throws out the jab.
Marr looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A left and a right from Johnson both land. Nice combination.
Johnson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Johnson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Johnson cracks Marr with a good jab.
Johnson misses with a two punch combination.
Marr misses with a double jab
and Johnson counters with a nice uppercut.
Marr catches Johnson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Johnson scores with a jab to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Marr tries for a takedown but Johnson circles away easily
and Marr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Johnson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Marr ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Johnson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Marr has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Marr there as he acknowledges the shot.
Marr has his takedown stuffed

and Johnson counters by clinching up.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pat Marr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Johnson can't break the clinch.
Johnson is trying to break free.
Johnson can't get the takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marr dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Johnson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Johnson wants to get back to striking at distance but Marr won't allow it.
Marr throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Johnsons head.
Marr lands a body shot.
Johnson tries to break the clinch but Marr is controlling the position.
Stalling in the clinch from Marr.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Johnson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Marr prevents Johnson from breaking the clinch.
Johnson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Johnson wants to break free but Marr has control.
Johnson is trying to break free.
Johnson is looking to break free of the clinch but Marr has double underhooks.
A bit of stalling here from Marr.
Pat Marr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Corey Johnson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Marr keeps control of Johnson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

And that's the end of the fight!
Corey Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Johnson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Corey Johnson!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
81%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jason Cylo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stiff Bonnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cylo comes to the cage accompanied by Dust-Cypress Hill. Stiff Bonnar has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Cylo
vs
Bonnar

182 cm
23
170 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

187 cm
19
175 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Likes ground

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jason Cylo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Stiff Bonnar!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cylo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bonnar on the side of the head.

Bonnar closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bonnar lands in his opponent's guard.
Bonnar wants to control from the top but Cylo keeps moving.
Bonnar looking to pass the guard.
Cylo trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Bonnar trying to control but Cylo is working from the bottom.

Cylo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bonnar gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bonnar trying to stand up but can't free himself from Cylo's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonnar wants to control from the top but Cylo keeps moving.
Cylo throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Cylo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Cylo scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Bonnar is looking for a sweep.
Bonnar avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Cylo.
Bonnar gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Bonnar is trying to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cylo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cylo thows a huge punch but Bonnar dodges it nicely.
Cylo is nestled in close to Bonnar, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Cylo is thwarting Bonnar's attempts to control the position.
Cylo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Cylo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bonnar regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Cylo.
Bonnar has momentary wrist control but Cylo slips an elbow through the middle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cylo wants to pass the guard but Bonnar is keeping the position.
Cylo is working hard here to advance position.
Cylo stops Bonnar from standing up.
Bonnar looks gassed!
Cylo looking to pass the guard.

Bonnar looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cylo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Cylo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Cylo advances position into side control!
Cylo taking a breather here.
Bonnar takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Cylo in side control lands a decent elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Cylo dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Cylo fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bonnar sprawls well initially but Cylo persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Cylo wants to pass to mount but Bonnar is defending the position.
Bonnar looks like he's trying to stand up.
Cylo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cylo controlling the pace.
Cylo scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bonnar is trying to maintain the position but Cylo is very close to passing his half guard.
Bonnar is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cylo tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Cylo working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Cylo wants to free his trapped foot but Bonnar is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Cylo is stalling here. Bonnar is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Cylo seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Bonnar has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Cylo manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Bonnar wants to improve his position but Cylo is controlling well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cylo trying to control the pace.
Bonnar wants to control but Cylo is keeping busy.
Cylo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bonnar's head.

Bonnar looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cylo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bonnar is not content to let Cylo control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cylo with the ground and pound but Bonnar uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Cylo forces his way into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Cylo in particular looking to stall.
Bonnar avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cylo.
Bonnar has hold of Cylo's hands but Cylo slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Cylo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bonnar makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bonnar.
Bonnar keeping full guard, as Cylo tries to pass.
Cylo trying to control the position from guard on top but Bonnar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cylo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bonnar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cylo cracks Bonnar with a solid left hand.
Cylo wants to pass the guard but Bonnar is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Cylo dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Cylo lands a head kick!
Jason Cylo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cylo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bonnar misses with a takedown attempt

and Cylo counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Cylo.
Bonnar is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Cylo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Cylo trying to control the position from guard on top but Bonnar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bonnar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Cylo drops back looking for a leg! Bonnar is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bonnar manages to kick Cylo off! Cylo jumps back into Bonnar's guard.
Cylo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bonnar works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cylo preventing the sweep.
Bonnar can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cylo controls the pace.
Cylo stands up over Bonnar, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Cylo passes Bonnar's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bonnar moves into full guard.
Cylo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Cylo throws and elbow that misses. Bonnar uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cylo's guard. Nice move by Bonnar!
Bonnar trying to control the position from guard on top but Cylo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cylo trying to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cylo is on top in guard.
Cylo pushing down on Bonnar's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cylo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Well, if Cylo is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Cylo is trying to control the action in half guard but Bonnar is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bonnar tries to get to full guard but Cylo has control of the leg.
Cylo is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Cylo connects with a nice short shot to Bonnar's temple.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Cylo works his foot free and advances to mount.
Cylo lands a heavy elbow.
Cylo working the ground and pound effectively.
Cylo landing punches.
Bonnar working to try and regain half guard.
Cylo controlling the pace for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Cylo clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Cylo lands a right hook to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Bonnar 's head but he takes it in his stride.

Cylo drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Cylo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jason Cylo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cylo postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bonnar is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Cylo trying to control but Bonnar is working from the bottom.
Bonnar is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bonnar is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonnar avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cylo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Cylo stands and steps away. Bonnar gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Cylo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bonnar swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cylo tries to clinch up.
Cylo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cylo doesn't manage to clinch there - Bonnar circles away.

Bonnar gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Cylo thows a big elbow that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cylo throws and elbow that misses. Bonnar uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cylo's guard. Nice move by Bonnar!

Bonnar decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

Bonnar gets caught flat footed, as Cylo shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Cylo looking to sit in guard and control but Bonnar gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Cylo looking for a sweep. Not yet Cylo, not yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cylo wants to stand up but Bonnar is controlling him.
Cylo tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Cylo isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Bonnar stacks Cylo on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Bonnar!
The strikes coming from Bonnar are missing the target in this wave of attacks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bonnar working away.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Cylo gets the takedown into side control.
Bonnar can't do much from the bottom here.
Bonnar tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bonnar gets back to half guard.

Bonnar actively working from the bottom here.
Bonnar is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Cylo had his way with Stiff Bonnar in that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Bonnar avoids the head kick by Cylo.

Cylo gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Cylo keeping moving, preventing Bonnar from controlling successfully.
Cylo trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Bonnar stops Cylo from standing up.
Bonnar passes into half guard.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Cylo manages to get to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonnar wants to control from the top but Cylo keeps moving.
Cylo looking to control.
Cylo keeping moving, preventing Bonnar from controlling successfully.
Cylo throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Cylo striking off his back but it's not causing Bonnar any problems.
Jason Cylo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Cylo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Bonnar trying to control here.

Cylo gets to his feet - back to striking we go!

Cylo shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Cylo showed some decent athleticism there.
Bonnar is doing well to control the position and prevent Cylo from advancing to side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cylo takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Cylo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bonnar keeps working.
Bonnar is looking for a sweep. Cylo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bonnar gets full guard.

Cylo stands and steps away. Bonnar gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Cylo drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Cylo trying to control the position but Bonnar is working away.
Cylo is putting a hurting on Bonnar here, landing some big shots from side control.
Cylo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bonnar keeps working.
Cylo working away.
Stiff Bonnar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cylo scores with a couple of short elbows.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Cylo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cylo has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 50:45
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 50:45
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Cylo!
Jason Cylo retains his welterweight title!